Dual National Arrested Over RAF Fairford Incident Released on Bail

Sat Oct 03 2026 13:34:46 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A 25‑year‑old UK‑Iranian dual national linked to suspected terrorist acts at RAF Fairford has been released on bail after police arrests and searches.

A 25‑year‑old UK‑Iranian dual national was arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts connected to incidents at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. He was released on bail after police searched two nearby properties. Five other men, all UK nationals from London, were also arrested and released on bail. A major incident was declared and homes were evacuated following reports of three suspicious vehicles near the airbase last weekend. Police say the investigation continues.

Dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident released on bail

A 25‑year‑old man of UK‑Iranian dual nationality was detained in Westminster on Thursday on suspicion of preparing terror attacks linked to events at RAF Fairford.

Police searched two homes nearby and have now closed the operation. The man was freed on bail, and five other young men from London were similarly released.

The investigation is ongoing as authorities review footage of three suspicious vehicles spotted near the Gloucestershire airbase last weekend, which triggered a major incident declaration and forced several houses to evacuate.

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